Charles Barkley will serve time in jail after pleading guilty yesterday in Scottsdale, Airz., to charges of driving drunk.

According to court records, the 45-year-old former NBA star pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges related to the same drunken driving arrest from Dec. 31. He will begin a five-day jail sentence on March 21 and also must pay more than $2,000 in fines and attend an alcohol treatment program.

* Vikings great Carl Eller was sentenced to 60 days in the county workhouse for resisting Minneapolis police officers after a traffic stop, a punishment that went beyond prosecutors’ recommendations.

NFL: Colts agree to cut Harrison

Marvin Harrison‘s agent, Tom Condon told the Associated Press that Indianapolis has agreed to release the franchise’s all-time leading receiver, although an official announcement is not expected until today or tomorrow.

NCAA: Kansas tops Griffin-less OU

Tyshawn Taylor scored a career-high 26 points and Sherron Collins added 22 of his 26 points in the second half as No. 15 Kansas (23-5, 12-1 Big 12) took over first place in the conference with an 87-78 victory last night over No. 3 Oklahoma (22-3, 11-2) in Norman, Okla.

Cole Aldrich (15 points, 20 rebounds) was able to dominate inside with the Sooners’ missing preseason All-American Blake Griffin because of a concussion.

ETC.: T-Mac to have surgery today

Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will be out 6-12 months after microfracture surgery on his left knee scheduled for today, but the team doctor is optimistic that the seven-time All-Star will regain his old form.

* The Nationals released disgruntled pitcher Odalis Perez, a day after he failed to show up at spring training by the mandatory reporting deadline.

* Longtime Chaminade track coach Bill Carriero will be inducted into the Armory High School Hall of Fame today. Carriero is the first Long Island coach to join the Hall of Fame.